Postcode Analysis Swale, South East

ME12 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME12 1EF.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME12 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME12 1EF has a significant social housing presence — 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME12 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Mile Town in Sheerness. Administratively it sits within Sheerness ward and the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME12 1EF is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ME12 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00124914 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME12 1EF. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 7%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near ME12 1EF are high at 218 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences280
Anti-social behaviour215
Shoplifting175
Criminal damage and arson105
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Rose Street Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.1 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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West Minster Primary School

Good521 pupils1.0 km
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Richmond Academy

Good339 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Austins News 4 U Ltd0.6 km
  • Bialy Orzel0.4 km
  • Broadway Corner Shop0.4 km
  • Broadway Mni Mart0.7 km
  • Cheema Brothers1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Ays The Little Boozer0.8 km
  • Heights Of Alma1.0 km
  • Neptune Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Sheppey Little Theatre0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Age UK Sheppey0.4 km
  • Amanda Janes Tea Company0.3 km
  • Beano Cafe0.3 km
  • Cains Amusement0.8 km
  • Island Fish Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Choi's Chinese Food Takeaway0.4 km
  • Curry King0.5 km
  • Direct Pizza0.3 km
  • Favourite Chicken And Ribs0.3 km
  • Fisherman Catch0.5 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea0.2 km
  • Queenborough2.5 km
  • Swale5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station0.3 km
  • Sheerness-on-Sea Rail Station0.3 km